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Compensation Entitlements

Entitlements can vary from one situation to another, taking into account the length of delay, the distance to travel and the notice given to the passengers prior to the flight.

In the event of no extraordinary circumstances it is recommended that passengers request compensation under the Denied Boarding Regulations detailed in the table below.

Compensation for travel delays

Flight distance of travel

How late arriving

Entitlement

Up to 1,500km

More than 3 hours

€125

Any flight within the EU over 1,500km or any other flight between 1,500km and 3,500 km

More than 3 hours

€200

More than 3,500km

More than 4 hours

€300

In most cases the airlines will refuse claims due to the ongoing dispute regarding flight passenger settlement to compensation for delays that are currently under investigation through the European Courts..